Marine Surveyor - Fleet in Service

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV Germany Holding GmbH is seeking a Senior Surveyor for its Trinidad and Tobago Station within the Maritime Region Americas. In this role, you will deliver high-quality survey and auditing services, ensuring compliance with maritime standards while contributing to operational safety and sustainability. The position offers relocation assistance and a focus on professional growth within a world-leading company in the maritime industry.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities

Education and Training

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience in the maritime surveying industry.
• Qualifications as a class and statutory surveyor.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with maritime standards.
• Supervise the work of others when applicable.
• Exhibit a customer-oriented focus and act as a technical resource.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer-oriented focus

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

AboutMaritime

We help enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our customers in the global shipping industry, covering all vessel types and mobile offshore units. As a partner to industry, we offer services in testing, certification, training, and technical advisory through the energy value chain. That means we’re continually investing heavily into R&D for new services and solutions while proactively assessing what the industry needs today and tomorrow.

DNV is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join our Trinidad and Tobago Station within the Maritime Region Americas. In this role, you will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for delivering high-quality survey and auditing services to the traditional shipping segments operating in the Caribbean regions. You will work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure compliance with maritime standards and contribute to global shipping operations' safety, integrity, and sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading company in the maritime industry and make a significant impact in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This role will be based out of our Port Spain office in Trinidad and Tobago. Relocation assistance will be offered.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure that the work or duties performed are in accordance with the organization's Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Guidelines, and quality requirements and the instructions of line management
• Always uphold the confidentiality of clients' business information, processes, designs, developments, and documentation
• When applicable, supervise the work of others, ensuring it is conducted efficiently, economically, and in compliance with established standards
• Promptly inform line management upon receiving any information that could impact the organization's reputation or integrity
• Exhibit customer-oriented focus by promoting DNV onboard or on-site and acting as a technical resource for customer questions
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required

Only resumes submitted in English will be considered for this position.

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays)
• Special programs - Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness
• Company-provided life insurance
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Extended Health Benefits
• Old Age Benefits
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Sick Leave
• Education and Training
• Wellness Program

Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

What Is Required

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related technical field. A University degree is preferred, but a technical degree or equivalent experience will also be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the maritime or marine surveying industry
• Qualifications as a class and statutory surveyor
• Strong team player who can work independently during surveys and inspections
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year, primarily to Latin America and the Caribbean (approximately 65% of travel time)
• Ability to obtain a visa and passport
• Ability to perform physical tasks required by the role, including climbing pilot ladders and tanks, flying in helicopters, participating in crew boat launches and voyage surveys, and accessing confined spaces
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• A positive, proactive attitude, with the ability to adapt to varying work schedules, including weekends and night shifts as required
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

This position is offered under local employment terms.